Manager - Human Resources

About the role

Support the HR & Communications Manager in managing the full spectrum of day-to-day Human Resources operations at our Senai Plant. The successful candidate will lead and oversee HR functions including Compensation & Benefits, Manpower Planning, Training & Development, Foreign Workers and Expatriate Administration, Hostel Management, Employee Relations, Staff Welfare, General Administration, and HR Audit Compliance. This role requires a proactive and hands-on HR professional with strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, preferably with extensive experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the daily HR operations of the Senai Plant
• Ensure the effective implementation of HR policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization
• Provide timely and periodic updates, reports, and communication on HR-related matters to the HR & Communications Manager
• Monitor departmental performance and develop team accountabilities to ensure HR objectives, KPIs, and operational responsibilities are achieved
• Lead, coach, and support HR team members in delivering efficient and high-quality HR services
• Oversee payroll administration and ensure timely and accurate payroll processing
• Manage compensation and benefits administration in accordance with company policies and statutory requirements
• Manage workforce planning to support operational and business manpower requirements
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer preparation, onboarding, and probation follow-up
• Develop the annual Training Plan based on Training Needs Analysis and Cost Analysis

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Studies, Business Administration, Management, or equivalent
• Minimum 12 years of relevant working experience in Human Resources (2-3 years in Managerial Position), preferably within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of full-spectrum HR operations including payroll, recruitment, training, employee relations, and foreign worker administration
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong analytical and numerical aptitude with good proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Meticulous, detail-oriented, and able to maintain high accuracy in HR documentation and reporting
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to lead and develop a high-performing HR team
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively as a team player
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia